U.S. Forest Service
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Forest Supervisor's Office 35 College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Voice: (530) 543-2600 TTY: (530) 543-0956 Hours: Mon thru Fri
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
U.S. Forest Service
North Shore Office
855 Alder Ave.
Incline Village, NV 89450 Voice: (775) 831-0914 Hours: Wed thru Fri
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Over 75% of the area around the lake is public land managed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. Totaling over 150,000 acres, this land includes beaches, hiking and biking trails, wilderness, historic estates and developed recreation areas such as campgrounds and riding stables. The forest is managed to provide access for the public and to protect the natural resources of the area. We hope you will join us in ensuring that the lake and surrounding lands
Forest Service campgrounds in the Lake Tahoe Basin are open. For reservations, visit recreation.gov. Many forest roads are open with more scheduled to open on May 25. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center and the Tallac Historic Site open Memorial Day weekend. Follow the link listed above for a complete list.
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is asking for public input on the Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared for the William Kent Best Management Practices (BMPs) Retrofit and Administrative Site Redevelopment project. The proposed project area is approximately 22 acres and is located one mile south of Tahoe City on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe and consists of the William Kent Campground, the William Kent administrative site, and the William Kent day-use beach area.
The 2012/2013 edition of the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Recreation Guide is now available for download. Campground, hiking, backcountry, Visitor Center and Tallac Site information is all included.
The third annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival will take place at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Saturday, June 2, 2012, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Follow the link above for more info.
Hiking, mountain biking, beach and water sports, horseback riding and fishing are among the activites available at Lake Tahoe. Follow the link above for more information.
Prescribed fire is used in the Lake Tahoe Basin to reduce hazardous fuels, provide community protection, and improve forest health. For more information, follow the link listed above.
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Over 75% of the area around the lake is public land managed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. Totaling over 150,000 acres, this land includes beaches, hiking and biking trails, wilderness, historic estates and developed recreation areas such as campgrounds and riding stables. The forest is managed to provide access for the public and to protect the natural resources of the area. We hope you will join us in ensuring that the lake and surrounding lands 
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